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Eddies of air

Representation of eddies passing a measurement tower

Friction causes air to tumble and form eddies.

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Rights: Diagram by George Burba, copyright Jim.amen, Creative Commons 3.0
Published: 28 June 2018Size: 42.12 KB
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